Fact · Dictation on phones and tablets
Samsung says Galaxy phones and tablets have two built-in voice-to-text apps, Samsung voice input and Google Voice Typing, and Samsung voice input works only with the Samsung Keyboard.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“There are two built-in voice-to-text apps on your phone or tablet: Samsung voice input and Google Voice Typing. Please note that Samsung voice input is only available when using the Samsung Keyboard.”
Adjust keyboard settings on your Galaxy phone or tablet, Samsung US Support, 2026, Type with your voice.
Open the original- What it measures
- You choose between them in the Samsung Keyboard's Voice input setting.
- What it does not show
- US support page; menu names vary by model and One UI version.
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